Bus from Saltash to Plymouth
10 direct routes · 21–40 min · first bus 06:22, last bus 23:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Plymouth as of 06:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Saltash, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stagecoach South West | ~27 min | 47 | Sat 45 · Sun 27 | 06:22 | 23:36 | Callington Road (opp) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 12 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~21 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 8 | 06:25 | 23:30 | Fore Street Top (E-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 71 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~35 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:36 | 19:33 | Fore Street Bottom (W-bound) | Derriford Road (SE-bound) | Southway |
| 11 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~23 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 7 | 06:45 | 23:57 | Callington Road (opp) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 10 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~21 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 5 | 08:17 | 19:09 | Fore Street Top (E-bound) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| Plymouth - Saltash Ferry | Plymouth Boat Trips | ~40 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 10:30 | 18:00 | Saltash Ferry Landing (Quay) | Royal William Yard Ferry Landing (Pier) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 170, DC6, DC7, 12A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | Stagecoach South West | ~21 min | 2 | weekdays only | 13:57 | 17:53 | Callington Road (opp) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| DC6 | Stagecoach South West | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:04 | 17:04 | Tamar View Ind Est (o/s) | Crownhill High Level (SE-bound) | — |
| DC7 | Stagecoach South West | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:17 | 17:17 | Callington Road (opp) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
| 12A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:05 | 16:05 | Callington Road (opp) | Western Approach Flats (SW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Saltash on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 2 bus, 12 bus, 71 bus, 11 bus, 10 bus, 170 bus or 12A bus timetable.
Fares from Saltash to Plymouth
- £2.80 adult single, £5.60 return on the 12 and 10 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 71 and 12A (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the 170, DC6 and DC7 (Stagecoach South West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Saltash to Plymouth?
10 routes run directly from Saltash to Plymouth: the 2 (Stagecoach South West), the 12 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 71 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 11 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 10 (Go Cornwall Bus), the Plymouth - Saltash Ferry (Plymouth Boat Trips), the 170 (Stagecoach South West), the DC6 (Stagecoach South West), the DC7 (Stagecoach South West), the 12A (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 2, 47 times each weekday — board at Callington Road (opp) and get off at Western Approach Flats (SW-bound), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Saltash to Plymouth?
Between 21 minutes on the 12 and 40 on the Plymouth - Saltash Ferry, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Saltash to Plymouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:22 and the last around 23:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Saltash to Plymouth?
Adult singles from Saltash to Plymouth: £2.80 on the 12 and 10 (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 71 and 12A (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the 170, DC6 and DC7 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.